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Today

Today after the monsoon rains, The light fell chiaroscuro Upon the angsana leaves. Today the twilight was playful, Gambolling like a soft animal Upon the silvered grass. Today it was gentle, Stroking the tree trunks With tender fingers.

Today the sun flashed aqua On the black sheen Of the male sunbird’s breast. Today the mother bird Cleaned the slick From the hatchling’s feathers; Today the chick flew For the first time Into the morning sky. Today the swoop of swiftlets Filled the bright evening.

Everyday the grasses Are tipped with gold And the rain-blooms Shine from within. Everyday the earth calls me To lift my face, to love. Forgive me! I pass on my way Ensconced in my petty sorrows.